HandHeld 7200-UG User Manual
HAND HELD PRODUCTS
Dolphin™ 7200 Handheld Computer and
HomeBase™ User’s Guide
7200/UG Rev. C
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registered trademarks of Hand Held Products. Patents are pending for Spreadsheet Simplicity. iButton is a
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Before You Begin ................................................................................ 7
Welcome............................................................................................................... 7
Safety.................................................................................................................... 8
Required Safety Labels............................................................................................................... 8
RF Energy................................................................................................................................. 10
Statement of Agency Compliance.............................................................................................10
FCC Class B Compliance Statement.........................................................................................10
Canadian Notice .......................................................................................................................11
CDRH Laser Safety Statement .................................................................................................11
EN 60825-1 Laser Safety Statement......................................................................................... 11
R&TTE Directive .....................................................................................................................11
Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals................................................................................ 12
Interference............................................................................................................................... 12
Batteries....................................................................................................................................13
Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin ............................................................................................13
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................................. 14
About the Dolphin 7200 Handheld Computer.................................................... 15
Accessories for the Dolphin......................................................................................................15
Dolphin 7200 Models and Options........................................................................................... 16
Bar Code Symbologies Supported............................................................................................ 17
Using Dolphin for the First Time ....................................................................... 18
1 Checking Your Package........................................................................................................18
2 Charging the Battery............................................................................................................. 18
3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off .........................................................................................20
4 Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Dolphin Basics ............................................................... 22
System Features.................................................................................................. 23
CPU ..........................................................................................................................................23
Disk Drives...............................................................................................................................23
Front Panel Physical Features............................................................................. 23
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) ................................................................................................... 23
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ..................................................................................................24
Speaker ..................................................................................................................................... 24
RF Antenna............................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Alphanumeric Keypad........................................................................ 25
Key Combinations For Keypad Functions and Special Characters........................................... 26
Using the Numeric Keypad................................................................................. 27
Key Combinations For Keypad Functions and Special Characters........................................... 28
Entering Alpha and Special Characters ....................................................................................28
Display Symbols................................................................................................. 29
Battery Charge.......................................................................................................................... 29
Keyboard Mode........................................................................................................................29
Back Panel Features............................................................................................ 31
Laser Engine.............................................................................................................................31
Laser Engine.............................................................................................................................32
Image Engine............................................................................................................................ 32
Lanyard Eyelet for Optional Wrist Strap .................................................................................. 32
Battery Well..............................................................................................................................32
Reset Switch ............................................................................................................................. 32
Maintaining the Dolphin’s Batteries................................................................... 33
Internal NiMH Backup Battery.................................................................................................33
NiMH Battery Pack ................................................................................................................. 34
Storing Batteries ....................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 3 Dolphin® 7200 RF Handheld Computer ................... 36
About the Dolphin 7200 RF Handheld Computer.............................................. 37
802.11b-Compliant Dolphin 7200 RF Terminal.......................................................................37
Configuring Your 802.11b- Compliant Dolphin 7200 RF Terminal ........................................38
WLIF™-Compliant Dolphin 7200 RF Terminal ......................................................................50
Dolphin 7200 RF Peripherals ................................................................................................... 53
Host Connectivity..................................................................................................................... 54
Terminal Emulation Keyboard Overlays .................................................................................. 56
Chapter 4 Dolphin™ 7200 with iButton Reader Handheld
Computer........................................................................................... 58
About Dolphin with iButton Reader Handheld Computer ................................. 59
What is an iButton? ............................................................................................ 59
Working with iButtons ....................................................................................... 60
IButtons supported by Dolphin with iButton Reader................................................................ 60
Developing Applications with Dolphin with iButton Reader ...................................................61
Chapter 5 Dolphin™ 7200 with Image-Capture Handheld
Computer........................................................................................... 62
About Dolphin 7200 with Image-Capture™ Handheld Computer..................... 63
Capturing Images................................................................................................ 63
Lighting Conditions .................................................................................................................. 65
Dolphin Image-Capture Demo Software............................................................ 65
Installing the Dolphin Image Capture Demo Software on the Host.......................................... 66
Dolphin Image-Capture Client Demonstration Software ................................... 73
Chapter 6 Dolphin 7200 2D Terminal ........................................... 81
About the Dolphin 7200 2D Hand Held Computer............................................ 81
About the Dolphin 7200 2D Hand Held Computer............................................ 82
Supported Symbologies............................................................................................................82
Capturing Images................................................................................................ 84
Lighting Conditions .................................................................................................................. 84
Dolphin 7200 2D Demo Software ...................................................................... 85
Installing the Dolphin 7200 2D Demo Software on the Host ...........................................85
Installing the Dolphin 7200 2D Demo Software on the Dolphin Terminal ..............................85
Chapter 7 Using the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase.............................. 93
Hub of the System .............................................................................................. 94
Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Parts and Functions ................................................... 95
Charging Batteries In The Dolphin 7200 HomeBase ...............................................................97
Charging Batteries In The Dolphin 7200 HomeBase ...............................................................98
Setting Up For Communications ...................................................................... 100
Setting up the Dolphin HomeBase ................................................................... 100
Configuring a Single Dolphin 7200 HomeBase...................................................................... 103
Creating a Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Network........................................................................104
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal..................................................... 108
Chapter 8 Using the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase........... 109
Hub of the System ............................................................................................ 110
Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase Parts and Functions.................................. 111
Powering the Dolphin Terminal..............................................................................................113
Mounting the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase .................................................................. 115
Setting Up For Communications ...................................................................... 117
Setting up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase.................................................... 117
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal..................................................... 119
Chapter 9 Learning About the Dolphin OS and Development
System Software.............................................................................. 120
Dolphin OS and Development System............................................................. 121
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 121
Help File, Document and Utility Icons ................................................................................... 123
Dolphin HHP Demo Program........................................................................... 124
Scanning A Barcode............................................................................................................... 128
Dolphin Utilities ............................................................................................... 129
Dolphin Application Development................................................................... 134
Compiling Applications for the Dolphin.................................................................................134
Sample Applications............................................................................................................... 135
Building the Samples.............................................................................................................. 135
Compiling the Sample Programs ............................................................................................ 136
Transferring Files to or from Dolphin .............................................................. 137
Using the YX.EXE Utility......................................................................................................137
Using the Dolphin File Transfer Program...............................................................................137
Dolphin EVS Engine ........................................................................................ 140
Dolphin ROM Image and Boot Loader ............................................................ 142
Upgrading the Dolphin ROM Image ......................................................................................142
Upgrading the Dolphin Boot Loader ......................................................................................143
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting and Warranty Information
Dolphin 7200 Terminal .................................................................. 144
Just In Case....................................................................................................... 145
Before Calling For Technical Support.............................................................. 145
Troubleshooting the Dolphin Terminal and HomeBase................................... 145
Warranty Information ....................................................................................... 152
Who Is Covered By The Warranty......................................................................................... 152
What’s Covered By The Warranty .........................................................................................152
What’s Not Covered By The Warranty ..................................................................................153
How Problems Should Be Handled ........................................................................................153
Return Information ................................................................................................................. 153
How To Extend Your Warranty..............................................................................................155
Technical Support............................................................................................. 155
Appendix A Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications ...................................... 156
Appendix B Bar Code Samples...................................................................... 168
Appendix C GS-DOS Commands .................................................................. 169
Appendix D Declarations of Conformity ...................................................... 178
Before You Begin
Welcome
ongratulations on the purchase of your new Dolphin 7200 handheld
computer. You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin 7200, a
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The patented shape allows true, one-handed operation and fits either hand
comfortably. Built to last, the Dolphin’s ruggedly built case houses a 386
microprocessor and DOS operating system that is easily programmable with standard
programming tools like Microsoft Visual C/C++, Visual Basic or Hand Held’s family
of Simplicity Software.
device known worldwide for its ergonomic shape, light weight, versatility and
single-handed data collection features.
Dolphin is one of the most durable devices available, and is designed to withstand
repeated five-foot drops onto a concrete floor. It also resists extreme temperatures,
humidity levels and dust conditions.
The Dolphin’s basic features include long-lasting Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries, a large, easy-to-read 8 line x 20 character backlit display that can display text
or graphics, a natural scan and viewing angle, and two keypad options. The multiple
configurations available for the Dolphin 7200 make it one of the most versatile
terminals in the automatic data collection industry. The terminal may be equipped with
a scan engine capable of reading all standard bar code symbologies. Dolphin 7200 is
also available with the IMAGETEAM ™ 4250 Image Engine, a low power, highresolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination reading
and decoding of linear barcodes, stacked linear (PDF417) and 2D matrix codes. The
image engine functions like a digital camera and also provides OCR (Optical Character
Recognition) functionality. Dolphin handheld computer also is available with an
integrated digital camera for use with image-capture applications or an iButton reader.
The Dolphin 7200 RF terminal may be equipped with an 802.11b or WLIF 2.4 GHz
radio for real-time data collection applications.
Load up the Dolphin with your custom software application and the ultimate data
collection solution for your business fits in the palm of your hand.
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Safety
The Dolphin 7200 handheld computer/bar code scanner meets or exceeds the
requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as
with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to know the
possible risks.
The following safety guidelines are designed to protect both you and others around
you. Please read them carefully before using your Dolphin.
Required Safety Labels
Dolphin 7200 handheld computer uses a low power Visible Laser to scan bar codes.
Short-term exposure to CDRH Class II laser light is not known to be harmful. As with
any bright light source, such as the sun, you should avoid direct eye exposure. The
following are required safety labels, as they should appear on the back panel of the
Dolphin:
Figure 1 Required Safety Labels for Dolphin 7200 laser-
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equipped batch terminals
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Label for WLIF radio-equipped terminals
Label for 802.11b radio-equipped terminals
Figure 2 Safety Labels for Dolphin 7200 RF terminals
Figure 3 Safety Labels for Dolphin 7200 2D terminals
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RF Energy
The Dolphin 7200 RF™ terminal is designed to comply with the most current
applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). In addition, the Dolphin RF complies with the
specifications for an intentional radiator in Subpart C of Part 15 of the FCC’s code of
federal regulations. The Dolphin RF also complies with the European specifications
ETS 300328 (Type Test of Radio LAN to European standards) and ETS 300826
(EMC Testing of radio equipment).
Statement of Agency Compliance
The Dolphin Batch and Dolphin RF terminals both comply with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. Devices may not cause harmful interference.
2. Devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Class B Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by Hand Held Products may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canadian Notice
This equipment does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans le Reglement
sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du
Canada.
CDRH Laser Safety Statement
This product complies with US DHHS 21 CFR J Part 1040.10. This product is a
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT with a maximum output of 1.0 mW at 670 nanometers
and continuous wave.
EN 60825-1 Laser Safety Statement
This product is classified as a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT with a maximum output
of 9.0 mW at 670 nanometers per EN 60825-1:1994, Issue 2, June 1997.
R&TTE Directive
The Dolphin 7200 RF is in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards:
ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 (November, 1997); EN 60950: 1992, Incl Amdt 1-4, 11.
This product is marked with signifying conformity with Class II
product requirements specified in the R&TTE Directive.
The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community, but its
authorization for use in France is restricted as follows: PAN European Frequency
Range: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz; Restricted Frequency Range for use in France: 2.448 -
2.480 GHz.
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Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals
Parameter Specification
U.S.A.
Canada
Europe
Others
RF Approvals
U.S.A.
Canada
Europe
FCC Part 15, Class A
IEC 0003
EN 55022 (CISPR22) Class A
ETS 300 826 Type Certified
EMC 89/336/EEC
EN 50082-1:1997, EN55024
FCC Part 15.247 Certified
RSS 210 Certified
ETS 300 328 Certified
The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and
conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
For further information please contact,
Hand Held Products (UK) Ltd.
1st Floor
Dallam Court Dallam Lane
Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7LT
England
Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e.,
power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not
comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Interference
Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered
Devices
Most manufacturers of medical devices adhere to the IEC 601-1-2 standard. This
standard requires devices to operate properly in an EM Field with a strength of 3V/m
over a frequency range of 26 to 1000MHz.
The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to
Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF will have no effect
on medical devices that meet the IEC specification.
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Microwaves
The radio in the Dolphin RF terminal operates on the same frequency band as a
microwave oven. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the Dolphin RF
terminal you may notice performance degradation in your wireless network. However,
both your microwave and your wireless network will continue to function.
The Dolphin Batch terminal does not contain a radio, and therefore, is not affected by
microwave ovens.
Batteries
•
Use only the battery supplied with your Dolphin or a replacement battery
supplied, recommended, or approved by Hand Held Products, Inc.
• Replace a defective battery immediately as it could damage the Dolphin
terminal.
• Never throw a used battery in the trash. It contains heavy metals and should
be recycled according to local guidelines.
• Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause
severe personal injury.
• Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your
Dolphin indicates low battery power.
• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be
depleted. Replace it after the recommended usage period (about 500 charge
cycles for the 1500 mAh NiMH battery) or if the battery does not hold a
charge.
• If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, please send it to
Hand Hand Products or an authorized Hand Held Products service center, for
inspection.
The Dolphin handheld computer/bar code scanner meets or exceeds all applicable
standards and has been manufactured to the highest level of quality.
Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin
When needed, clean the laser engine window and the LCD display with a clean nonabrasive, lint-free cloth.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Summarizes the Dolphin’s features, functions and accessories and getting it
started for the first time.
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About the Dolphin 7200 Handheld Computer
The Dolphin is a handheld computer and imager/bar code scanner designed for easy,
single-handed data collection. It has a 386 33 MHz microprocessor that runs with GSDOS and is PC-compatible.
Accessories for the Dolphin
The Dolphin 7200 is part of a data collection system that includes accessories
specifically designed for vehicle, desktop and hub operations. Accessories available
include serial and networkable communications/charging cradles, desktop “gang
chargers” and vehicle mounted charging/communication cradles.
You can use these accessories with the Dolphin:
Dolphin HomeBase Dolphin terminal charging, one-slot auxiliary battery charging and
communication station, includes power adapter.
Dolphin HomeBase power adapter Replacement power adapter for
Dolphin HomeBase. Note: Use only power adapters approved for use
by Hand Held Products. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation or damage to the unit.
10 Slot Battery Charger for Dolphin Charges and reconditions 10 batteries in under
four hours. Supports 90-264V.
VehicleBase Vehicle Kit for Dolphin Battery charging
and communications cradle providing connectivity to
any serial device including printers, radio modems,
GPS, on-board computers and vehicle monitoring
systems.
Wrist Strap for Dolphin A convenient way to carry
the Dolphin. (Note: Lanyard ring for attaching strap not
available with Dolphin RF.)
Holster Another convenient way to carry the Dolphin. Available in leather or
cordura, a rugged synthetic fabric.
NiMH Battery Pack Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 3.6V rechargeable
battery for the Dolphin.
6’ RS-232 Serial Cable Connects HomeBase to your desktop PC.
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NOTE
Use your Dolphin only
with accessories supplied,
recommended or
approved by Hand Held
Products, Inc. Use of
non-approved accessories
can be dangerous and will
invalidate any warranty or
liability claims.
Contact your Value-Added Reseller for more information. For details about how to
install or use any of these accessories, refer to the documentation provided with the
product.
Dolphin 7200 Models and Options
Hand Held Product’s family of Dolphin 7200 handheld portable data collection
terminals includes these models:
The Dolphin™ 7200 Batch terminal is a DOS programmable handheld computer/bar
code scanner with a unique, ergonomic shape designed for single-handed use. The
basic terminal has 2MB RAM and 2MB FLASH EEPROM memory. It also features
an IrDA infrared transceiver for data communications.
The Dolphin® 7200 with iButton Reader handheld computer integrates the basic
functionality of the Dolphin Batch terminal with iButton™ technology that allows the
terminal to read and write data from and to iButtons. The iButton reader is a function
and feature extension of the Batch terminal.
The Dolphin 7200 RF® terminal integrates the basic functionality of
the Batch terminal with a 2.4GHz RF interface that allows the
terminal to communicate with a host computer via a wireless local
area network (WLAN). There are two options for this terminal: an
802.11b direct sequence spread spectrum radio or a WLIF frequency
hopping spread spectrum radio.
The Dolphin® 7200 with Image-Capture terminal incorporates a low-power, highresolution camera to electronically capture and store images such as signatures, airbills,
and damaged cartons. The terminal can also be used to also scan barcodes when
equipped with an optional laser scanner.
The Dolphin® 7200 2D terminal features the IMAGETEAM ™ 4250 Image Engine, a
low power, high-resolution digital image engine for omni-directional and autodiscrimination reading and decoding of linear barcodes, stacked linear (PDF417) and
2D matrix codes. The image engine functions like a digital camera and provides OCR
(Optical Character Recognition) functionality.
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These following options are available for the Dolphin 7200 terminal:
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Dolphin Batch Dolphin RF
36-key alphanumeric keypad or 20key numeric keypad with shifted alpha
characters
Standard, High-Visibility, Long-Range or
High Density scan engines
2 MB RAM with 2 MB non-volatile
FLASH memory (expandable to 4, 6,
or 10 MB)
36-key alphanumeric keypad or 20key numeric keypad with shifted alpha
characters
Standard, High-Visibility, Long-Range or
High Density scan engines
2 MB RAM with 2 MB non-volatile
FLASH memory or 2 MB RAM with 8
MB non-volatile FLASH memory
No scan engine (manual entry only) No scan engine (manual entry only)
iButton reader Terminal emulation software and keypad
overlays for IBM 3270, IBM 5250 and
DEC VT220 emulation.
Integrated digital CMOS camera 802.11b direct sequence spread spectrum
radio or WLIF frequency hopping spread
spectrum radio
Integrated image engine
Bar Code Symbologies Supported
1D linear codes:
Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 11, IATA 2 of 5, MSI, UPC A, UPC EO, UPC
EI, EAN/EAN13, Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, UPC
2D codes:
PDF417, microPDF, Maxicode, Datamatrix, Aztec, QR Code, Code 49
Composite codes:
RSS-14, CODABLOCK, AZTEC MESA
OCR codes (Optical Character Recognition):
OCR A and OCR B
Postal Codes:
Postnet and most international 4 state codes, PLANET CODE, BPO 4 STATE,
CANADIAN 4 STATE, DUTCH POSTAL, AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE, JAPANESE
POSTAL
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NOTE
Be sure to keep the
original carton and
packaging in the event
that the Dolphin
terminal or Dolphin
HomeBase™ should
need to be returned for
service.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
Using Dolphin for the First Time
This section will show you how to:
1. Be sure that you’ve received all items included with your Dolphin order
2. Charge the battery
3. Turn the Dolphin on and off
4. Set the date and time
1 Checking Your Package
Inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories (if
ordered) are included:
• Dolphin 7200 handheld computer/bar code scanner
• Battery (1500 mAh, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH])
• Dolphin 7200 Handheld Computer/HomeBase User’s Guide
• Dolphin 7200 HomeBase
• AC-DC Power Adapter for Dolphin HomeBase
NOTE
For maximum battery
life, Hand Held
Products recommends
that you deep-cycle
(service) the battery
twice
before initial
use and then, once a
month thereafter.
• Dolphin Operating System and Development System Software
2 Charging the Battery
CAUTION: Use only 3.6V battery packs provided by Hand Held Products.
The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin terminal will void your
warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
The terminal’s NiMH battery is shipped discharged of all power so you must charge it
before using for the first time. For maximum battery life, Hand Held Products
recommends that you deep cycle the battery twice before initial use. To deep cycle,
insert the battery into the HomeBase auxiliary battery well. Then, push and hold the
Service Aux Batt button for at least four seconds.
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After deep cycling the battery, you may charge the battery using one of these methods:
• Place the battery in the auxiliary battery well on the Dolphin HomeBase™.
Time to Charge: 3 hours
• Place the battery in the 10-slot Dolphin multiple battery charger. Time to
Charge: 3 hours
• Install the battery in the Dolphin, place the Dolphin in the HomeBase and
connect the HomeBase to an external power source. Time to Charge: 5 ½
hours
For help, see the chapter on the Dolphin. To learn more about managing the
terminal’s battery power, see “Maintaining the Dolphin’s Batteries” in Chapter 2.
Inserting the Battery Pack
1. Hold the Dolphin with the front panel (keypad) facing down.
2. Insert the end without the locking tab into the bottom of the battery opening and
snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The battery case serves as the
back cover of the Dolphin.
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Hold the Dolphin with the front panel (keypad) facing down.
2. Push the locking tab on the battery pack down and pull the battery out from the
Dolphin terminal with a hinging motion.
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Figure 2 Inserting and Removing the Battery
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3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off
Turning On the Dolphin
1. Install the charged battery pack in the Dolphin.
2. Hold the Dolphin in the palm of your hand so that you can press the ON/SCAN
key easily with your thumb.
3. Press the ON/SCAN key to turn the Dolphin on. Your Dolphin will boot up just
like a desktop PC and the title screen for the HHP Demo Application will appear
on the display.
If the title screen does not appear on the display of your Dolphin, the HHP Demo
Application has been removed from your terminal. Therefore, you will see a DOS
prompt on the screen. Example: C:\ or A:\ .
Note: If using the Dolphin for first time or if the terminal has been without a battery pack for more
than 30 minutes and you are now inserting a battery, you may receive a CMOS error when the
terminal boots up. Don’t worry, the terminal is OK. This simply means that the internal back-up
battery needs to be recharged and the date and time need to be reset. To recharge the internal backup
battery and reset the date and time, insert a fully charged battery in the Dolphin and then use the DOS
date and time function to set the correct date and time. The internal back-up battery requires a
minimum of 5 hours of charging time in order to perform and maintain the system as described on page
30.
Turning the Dolphin Off
The Dolphin is never actually turned off. To conserve power, the Dolphin goes into
“sleep mode” when it is inactive for a programmed period of time as defined by your
application. The screen is blank when the Dolphin is in “sleep mode.”
4 Setting the Date and Time
Use the DOS date and time function to set the correct date and time for your Dolphin
terminal.
To set the date on an alphanumeric Dolphin:
1. Enter <DATE> at the Dolphin’s DOS prompt.
2. Press NUM LOCK to put the Dolphin in numeric mode.
3. Enter the new date <mm-dd-yy>.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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To set the date on a numeric Dolphin:
1. Press <SHIFT> to put the Dolphin in alpha mode.
2. Enter <DATE> at the Dolphin’s DOS prompt. See the section called Using the
Numeric Keypad in Chapter 2 for more information.
3. Press <SHIFT> to put the Dolphin back in numeric mode.
4. Enter the new date <mm-dd-yy>.
5. Press <ENTER>.
To enter the new time, enter <TIME> at the Dolphin’s DOS prompt instead of
<DATE> and follow the directions for the Dolphin model you are using.
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Describes system features and explains how to use the Dolphin’s keypad,
display, batteries, drives and scanner.
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NOTE
Drive B is an image of
the A drive and not a
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System Features
CPU
The Dolphin’s computing power is provided by a highly integrated AMD ELAN
SC310 386SX 33 MHz microprocessor.
Disk Drives
The Dolphin contains two disk drives that provide storage for system files,
applications, and data. A third drive is also present if you purchase the FLASH
expansion option.
Drive A
Drive A contains 256K executable FLASH EEPROM to store system utilities and to
initialize the boot process. This drive is read-only and is not usable by the
developer/end-user.
Drive C
Drive C is a 2MB or 8MB FLASH virtual hard drive used for program and data
storage.
Drive D
If you add the expanded memory module to your Dolphin Batch terminal, it will
appear as Drive D. Up to 8MB of additional FLASH memory can be added via the
FLASH expansion module. Note: This option is not available for the Dolphin RF.
Front Panel Physical Features
This section describes features on the Dolphin’s front panel. The alphanumeric and
numeric Dolphins have identical back panels.
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
The red LED located at the upper right corner of the LCD display is labeled ‘SCAN’.
This LED illuminates when the user presses the ON/KEY key and activates the scan
engine.
The green LED located at the upper left corner of the LCD display is labeled
‘DECODE.’ This LED illuminates when the bar code software successfully decodes a
bar code. Both LEDs are software programmable.
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The alphanumeric, scrollable LCD consists of nine rows with 20 character positions
per row and 119 x 73 graphics pixels, which are software addressable. The
electroluminescent backlight allows you to view the display in low light conditions. To
conserve power, the backlight is automatically turned off after 30 seconds. The on/off
function and contrast is software programmable.
Note: The ninth row is used for system icons and application-defined icons.
Speaker
The Dolphin Batch terminal’s internal speaker emits a sound level of 80dB at 10 cm.
The sound level for the Dolphin RF terminal’s external speaker is 90dB at 10 cm.
RF Antenna
The Dolphin RF terminal’s 1.36 inch (34.5 mm) antenna is a unity gain, helicallyloaded, monopole antenna.
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Using the Alphanumeric Keypad
The Dolphin’s alphanumeric, splash-resistant keypad has 36 epoxy coated keys. The
keyboard’s yellow background enhances the readability of the numeric and special
character keys.
The Dolphin’s ON/SCAN key “wakes” the
terminal from sleep mode. Its position also
allows convenient one-handed bar code
scanning.
The SHIFT key
toggles the Dolphin
from alpha to
numeric mode and
back and, in
combination with
other keys, allows
you to enter special
characters.
The F1, F2, F3 and
F4 keys are userdefinable function
keys and may be
programmed for a
variety of functions.
The ENTER key
confirms data
entry.
The NUM LOCK
key toggles between
the alphabetic and
numeric modes.
The BKSP key moves you
to move the cursor back
one space each time the
key is pressed.
The LIGHT key
toggles the LCD
backlight on
and off.
Figure 3 Dolphin Alphanumeric Keypad
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Key Combinations For Keypad Functions and Special
Characters
Use the key combinations listed below to access certain keypad functions or to use
special characters that are not defined on the Dolphin keypad.
Key Combination
Function/Special
ESC (SHIFT + BKSP)
The ESC function
performs a cancel action.
SPC (SHIFT + U)
The SPC function
moves the cursor
forward one space at a
time.
CLR (SHIFT + A)
The CLR function erases
the line of data just
entered, if the ENTER
key has not yet been
pressed.
SHIFT + F
SHIFT + K
SHIFT + P
SHIFT + V
SHIFT + W
SHIFT + X
SHIFT + Y
SHIFT + Z
SHIFT + E
SHIFT + J
SHIFT + LIGHT
Figure 4 Key Combinations for Alphanumeric Keypad
Changes Contrast
Character
#
@
&
$
%
!
\
:
*
/
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Using the Numeric Keypad
The Dolphin’s numeric, splash-resistant keypad has 20 epoxy coated keys. The large,
amber-color keys are large, easy-to-read, and comfortably spaced to help prevent errors
in data entry. Digits can be entered without using the shift key.
Though designed primarily for numeric data entry, you can use the SHIFT key to
switch between numeric and alpha modes or to use special characters.
The Dolphin’s
ON/SCAN key
“wakes” the
terminal from sleep
mode. Its position
also allows
convenient onehanded bar code
scanning.
The SHIFT key
toggles the Dolphin
from numeric to
alpha mode and
back. You can also
enter special
characters.
The F1, F2, F3 and
F4 keys are userdefinable function
keys. These keys
may be
programmed for a
variety of functions.
The ENTER key
confirms data
entry.
The BKSP key
moves the cursor
back one space each
time the key is
pressed.
The SP key moves
the cursor forward
one space at a time.
Figure 5 Dolphin Numeric Keypad
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Key Combination
ESC (SHIFT + BKSP)
LIGHT (SHIFT + SP)
CONTR (SHIFT + SP+SP)
CALC
Function
The ESC function performs a cancel
action.
This action toggles the LCD backlight
on and off. Press the SHIFT key to
put the Dolphin in alpha mode and
press the SP key once.
The CONTR function adjusts the
LCD contrast. Press the SHIFT key
to put the Dolphin in alpha mode and
press the SP key twice. Use the F1
and F2 keys to adjust the contrast up
or down. When finished, press the
BKSP key.
This function is undefined. However,
it can be programmed by a custom
application to load a calculator utility.
Figure 6 Key Combinations and What They Do
Numeric Keypad
Entering Alpha and Special Characters
1. Press the SHIFT key to switch the numeric keypad to alpha mode. This is
indicated by the <ABC> symbol indicated on the LCD. Each numeric key, as
well as the “.” Key has three letters or symbols listed beside it.
2. To display the first letter or symbol next to a key, press the numeric key once.
3. To display the second letter/symbol, press the key next to the desired
letter/symbol twice within one second.
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4. To display the third letter/symbol, press the key next to the desired letter/symbol
three times within one second.
For example, to enter a letter “G” into the Dolphin terminal, press the SHIFT key to
put the Dolphin in alpha mode. Press the “9” key once and the letter “G” will be
entered.
To enter a “T” into the Dolphin terminal, press the SHIFT key to put the Dolphin in
alpha mode. Press the “1” key twice and the letter “T” will be entered.
Display Symbols
Here is a list of the symbols that can appear on the LCD display of your Dolphin and
their meanings.
Battery Charge
Battery charging symbol blinks while main battery in the Dolphin
terminal is charging in the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase. Located in lower left-hand
corner of the LCD.
NOTE
The battery charge
level symbol is only
an estimate of the
remaining battery
life.
Battery charging symbol shown above switches from a blinking arrow
to a blinking check when the unit has completed charging in the HomeBase.
Indicates charge level of the Dolphin terminal’s main battery when
the terminal is in use. The charge symbol decreases in size as the charge level drops.
Located in lower left-hand corner of the LCD.
When this symbol is blinking, the battery’s charge is critically low and you should
recharge it as soon as possible.
For information on battery capacity and charging, see the section on Maintaining the
Dolphin’s Batteries later in this chapter.
Keyboard Mode
These symbols indicate which mode is operational on the keyboard and are located
next to the battery charge indicator. Use the SHIFT key to toggle between numeric to
alpha mode on Dolphin.
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Alpha mode -- alphabetic characters are active
Numeric mode -- numeric characters are active
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